Best Butternut Squash Soup With Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

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THOMAS KELLER'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH BROWN BUTTER



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This soup, an adaptation of one found in Thomas Keller's "Bouchon," should be approached as a labor of love; it requires several steps (including making vegetable stock) and four hours of cooking, but the result is astonishingly flavorful and complex. Sizzling brown butter is swirled in at the very end, giving the soup a rich toasted flavor.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 3-to-3 1/2-pound butternut squash
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs sage
1 cup thinly sliced leeks
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons honey
6 cups vegetable stock, more if needed
Bouquet Garni made of 8 sprigs thyme, 2 sprigs Italian parsley, 2 bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, all wrapped in a packet made of 2 green leek leaves
1/4 cup crème fraîche
Freshly grated nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced chives
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the neck off the squash and set it aside. Cut the bulb in half and scoop out and discard seeds. Brush each half inside and out with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the canola oil. Sprinkle the cavities with salt and pepper and tuck a sprig of sage into each. Place cut-side-down on the baking sheet and roast until completely tender, about 1 hour. Remove the squash from the oven and let cool, then scoop out and reserve the flesh (discard sage).
  • Meanwhile, using a paring knife, peel away the skin from the neck of the squash until you reach the bright orange flesh. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch pieces (you should have about 4 cups).
  • Put the remaining canola oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat, add the leeks, carrots, shallots and onions and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes. Add the diced squash, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook gently for 3 minutes, reducing the heat as necessary to keep the garlic and squash from coloring. Stir in the honey and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and bouquet garni, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  • Add the roasted squash and simmer gently for about 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Remove from the heat and discard the bouquet garni. Transfer the soup to a blender, in batches, and purée. Strain the soup through a fine sieve into a bowl. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. Let the soup cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Place the crème fraîche in a small chilled bowl and stir in nutmeg to taste. Whisk until the crème fraîche holds a shape. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Gently reheat the soup until just hot. If it is too thick, add a little more vegetable stock. Heat a medium skillet over high heat. When it is very hot, add the butter and rotate the skillet over the heat as necessary to brown the butter evenly, scraping up any bits that settle in the bottom. As soon as the butter is a hazelnut brown, pour it into the pot of soup -- keep a safe distance, it may sputter -- then stir.
  • Ladle the soup into six serving bowls. Top each with a dollop of crème fraîche. Grind some black pepper over the top and sprinkle on the chives. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 354, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1317 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WINTER SQUASH SOUP



Winter Squash Soup image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
1 (15 - ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut in chunks
3 cups homemade chicken stock or canned broth
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup half - and - half
Creme fraiche, grated Gruyere, or croutons (see Note), for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a heavy - bottomed stockpot, add the onions, and cook over medium - low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the pumpkin puree, butternut squash, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium - low heat for about 20 minutes, until the butternut squash is very tender. Process the mixture through the medium blade of a food mill. Return to the pot, add the half - and - half, and heat slowly. If the soup needs more flavor, add another teaspoon of salt. Serve hot with garnishes, if desired.
  • Cook's Note: To serve with croutons, remove the crusts from 2 slices of white bread, cut them in 1/2-inch cubes, and saute them in 1 tablespoon of butter until browned. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEF JOHN'S ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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My favorite fall soup of all time, roasted butternut squash soup is cheap, easy, nutrition, and absolutely delicious. If you're feeling like something a bit more substantial, try this topped with a handful of crispy bacon or diced ham.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste - divided
1 (3 1/2) pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 large sage leaves
6 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drizzle olive oil into large roasting pan. Add onion, carrots, garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt. Toss until coated in oil. Place squash halves flesh side up on the chopped vegetables. Sprinkle squash with additional salt.
  • Roast in preheated oven until squash is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Allow vegetables to cool a bit.
  • Melt butter over medium heat. Butter will foam, and start to turn a golden brown. Reduce heat to low. When butter turns from golden to a light, nutty brown, remove pan from heat and immediately add sage leaves. Stir to infuse the butter with sage.
  • Scoop out squash flesh and place in roasting pan with roasted chopped vegetables. Transfer mixture into large stock pot. Stir in chicken broth, brown sage butter, and maple syrup. Place pot over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; slowly simmer to blend flavors, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Blend until very smooth with an immersion blender, 3 or 4 minutes. Pass mixture through a strainer to remove any remaining fibrous bits.
  • If soup seems too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken broth. Stir in apple cider vinegar, a pinch of salt (or to taste), and cayenne pepper. Garnish servings of soup with a dollop of creme fraiche and chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1838 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH BROWN BUTTER SAGE PUMPKIN SEEDS



Butternut Squash Soup With Brown Butter Sage Pumpkin Seeds image

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Provided by Staff

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 bouillon cubes (BOU)
1 large white onion
4 garlic cloves
8 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (1 large squash)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons sage
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. Lined a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, ½ teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft about 5-6 minute Add garlic and cook until onions begin to caramelize, another 5-6 minute Add 6 cups of water and the BOU cubes to the pot. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butternut squash and bring the water to a boil then lower heat to medium-low. Stir, then cover and cook until the squash is very soft, about 25 minute.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Let it bubble until it is golden brown about 12 minutes. In a bowl, toss the brown butter, pumpkin seeds and sage plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the seeds in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for about 20 min until golden brown, stirring a few times. Carefully transfer contents of the pot to a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with pumpkin seeds and extra fresh sage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 407.8, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 6.9

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